Veritext is a leader in legal technology services including deposition and litigation support solutions. Veritext provides services to law firms and corporations across North America. With its national reach, they are sure to be able to provide services wherever your case takes you. Locally, Veritext is instrumental in PACO’s monthly general membership meetings and legal insights sessions, providing the Zoom link and recording services for both. For all your local needs and needs across the state, reach out to Andrew Minister and his team for assistance.
PARALEGAL DAY – MAY 18, 2026, 5:30PM at CREEKSIDE EVENT CENTER
Paralegal Day is fast approaching and the Committee has been hard at work! Don’t forget that the evening will include a Silent Auction! We've got some awesome items for the Silent Auction and you won't want to miss out. All proceeds benefit our annual scholarship program, so bring your cash, card, or checkbook and plan to bid on some fabulous silent auction baskets! Scholarships and awards of excellence will be announced at the end of the evening. And of course, we're anxious to hear from our keynote speaker - Justice Jennifer Brunner! Please make sure to join us for this wonderful evening and celebrate the paralegal profession with colleagues from throughout Central Ohio!
If you haven't purchased your ticket yet, time is running out! Get your ticket today at https://pacoparalegals.org/
PARALEGAL DAY SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors, without whom we could not have events such as Paralegal Day! Our sponsors for this year include:
The Ohio Reporting Company
Our Family Wizard
Spectrum Reporting
US Legal Support
Veritext
Boerger Investigative Services LLC
Aspen Careers
OBLIC
Lineal/Profile Discovery
Magna
We're so glad to have you on board!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
There will be no GM in May. Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2025 at noon when our new officers will be installed. Keep watching for more details.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ROUND TABLE
Our next Workers' Compensation Round Table will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Details are being finalized and will be announced soon.
LEGAL INSIGHTS
Our next Legal Insights session will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Details are being finalized and will be announced soon.
ELECTIONS
Now is a great time to get involved and become more active in PACO! Applications are currently being accepted for the following PACO Board Positions: President-Elect, Vice President, and Treasurer. In addition, there are a variety of Leadership Positions that are available: NFPA Primary Representative, NFPA Secondary Representative, PR Committee Chair, Student Liaison Committee Chair, Job Bank Committee Chair, Mentoring Committee Chair, Elections Committee Chair, Bylaws Committee Chair, Social Media Coordinator, OSBA Paralegal Exam Study Group Sub-Committee, and Photography Sub-Committee. Applications for all of these positions will be accepted through 6PM on May 11, 2026. Please contact Brittany Schwab (brittschwab44@gmail.com) with any questions.
ACEDS EVENT - EDRM Mastery: Taking Discovery from Basics to Brilliance
Tuesday, May 12 from 9:30AM to 4PM at Creekside Conference Center, Gahanna, OH
Join us for a session covering the full EDRM lifecycle, from information governance and preservation through collection, review, production, and presentation. Hear from our experts as they break down each stage of the discovery process, share practical insights, and discuss strategies for managing matters more efficiently and effectively. Whether you are looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge or refine your approach, this session will offer valuable guidance for every step of the discovery journey. This event is approved for 4.5 Ohio CLE credits and is offered complimentary. Sponsored by ACEDS Ohio, Array, Everlaw, Integreon, Lineal, Page One, Tanenholz & Marr, and TCDI.
For more information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edrm-mastery-taking-discovery-from-basics-to-brilliance-tickets-1986374949947?aff=oddtdtcreator
OSBA STUDY GROUP
The OSBA Certification Exam Study Group is meeting weekly now! Final sessions to finish getting ready for the May 16, 2026 examination are planned for May 5, 2026; May 12, 2025; and May 15, 2026 at 6:30PM. Please reach out to Ashley Harris (harris.ashnic@gmail.com) for more information. All sessions are held virtually. The study group is open to all Ohio paralegals planning to sit for the OSBA Certification Exam. There is no cost.
NEWS FROM LASCO
The Legal Aid Society is holding a Wills Clinic on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 4PM to 8PM at the Prairie Township Community Center, 5955 West Broad Street, Galloway, OH 43119. For more information and to register, go to: https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/myw1x9n0yjb51r/